The Suicide Squad Spinoff Series based on Peacemaker announced

So big news has come out of DC, that they have announced a TV series based on the character Peacemaker played by John Cena in The Suicide Squad. We have some details about this announcement and here are some of the things I have noticed. 

DC Has huge faith in the character and John Cena

It is a very risky move to announce a TV series based on a character we haven't seen anything of yet and a character that isn't exactly well known. It does feel like DC are banking on Cena's star power to drag people to watch this and that they think Peacemaker will be a standout from The Suicide Squad. 

James Gunn will write and direct some of the episodes

James Gunn recently said directing The Suicide Squad was the best thing he had done in his career and he talked about the character of Peacemaker in some detail so this should come as no surprise. Gunn being heavily involved in this show is really promising and let's hope he can bring his unique style to this project. 

It will be a Prequel to The Suicide Squad

It has been said that the show will delve into the origins of Peacemaker and how he will become the character that we see in the film. With so many characters in The Suicide Squad it seems like this might be the main chance we get to see many of his origins. Also with this being a prequel it means that Peacemaker still has a chance of being killed off in the film and that he will play a large part. 

Will we see any other Suicide Squad characters get TV Series

With The Suicide Squad having a huge cast it will be clear that some characters backstories will be brushed over so there is a possibility that other characters could get their own TV Series. I mean Bloodsport, King Shark and even Harley Quinn could see a future in the TV realm. 

Overall

Overall, I am not sure what to make of this news, with James Gunn involved and with The Suicide Squad looking good I am optimistic but we know so little about Peacemaker that it is hard to judge.